A George III Mahogany Tallcase Clock by John Jones, Chester

CIRCA 1770

Height: 8'4" Width: 20" Depth: 10"

Inventory Number 8242-32

Price

$58,000

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Description

The arched bonnet surmounted by a swan's neck pediment and brass finials over a painted fretwork frieze; the enamelled dial signed "John Jones, Chester" and with Roman and Arabic chapter ring, seconds, and calendar aperture in center enclosed by pink foliate spandrels and set between fluted columns with Ionic brass capitals; the paneled case with lively figured veneer and conforming columns; on bracket feet.